acidulous
1 of 1adjective/əˈsɪdʒələs/
Forms:more acidulous,most acidulous
1
slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess
- The acidulous taste of the lemon juice added a refreshing zest to the dish.
- Her face scrunched up at the acidulous flavor of the overripe fruit.
- The vinaigrette had an acidulous note that balanced the richness of the salad.
- The wine's acidulous quality gave it a crisp and lively finish.
- The yogurt was pleasantly acidulous, providing a nice contrast to the sweetness of the honey.